Job Opening - Marketing Specialist

Marketing Specialist Job Description

901 Fund is hiring a Marketing Specialist to join our team. This role will be primarily focused on supporting NIL initiatives for U of M student-athletes. You will also be required to learn new skills that will help with marketing campaigns for other clients.

Responsibilities for Marketing Specialist

• Develop, implement, and track marketing programs such as email, social media, or digital campaigns, and events
• Contribute to and track fundraising efforts  
• Identify and engage partner charity targets
• Guide partner charities in the planning process
• Manage the creation and distribution of NIL deals in the Opendorse portal
• Oversee completion of NIL activities and approve them in Opendorse portal
• Facilitate student-athletes understanding and engaging in NIL opportunities
• Write, proofread, and edit creative and technical content across different mediums
• Work with external agencies and vendors to execute marketing programs
• Complete skill development courses and be able to translate those skills in practice (email marketing, Ad Word campaigns, social tools, etc.)

Qualifications for Marketing Specialist

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, communications, or a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong prioritization, organization, and project management skills
• Outgoing, friendly personality
• Excellent critical and creative thinking skills
• Skilled in writing and editing content with attention to detail
• Ability to travel as necessary
• Availability for occasional events on nights and weekends